Do you think Melbourne should bring them back?

  • Ilovethebomb@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Given how large a tram network is, wouldn’t the goods being delivered need to be trucked to a depot, transferred onto a tram, then taken to the final destination? Why not just have a delivery truck?

    I’m struggling to see the advantage myself.

    • maegul (he/they)@lemmy.ml
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      1 year ago

      I’m struggling to see the advantage myself.

      • Already electrified
      • Can take the trucks out of destination zones
      • Opens possibilities for car/truck-free zones to retain good freight service
      • Ilovethebomb@lemmy.ml
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        1 year ago

        A vehicle movement is a vehicle movement though, there’s still the same amount of traffic. And with the increasing number of electric trucks around, I think buying an EV truck would be far easier.

    • Nath@aussie.zone
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      1 year ago

      These trams were used to transport parts primarily from Preston Depot where they were made to other depots. They doubled as billboards/advertising.